Partial Government Shutdown Closes Most Agencies Responsible For Workplace Regulation
Congress failed to pass annual appropriations or a stopgap measure, resulting in a federal government shutdown effective October 1, 2025.
Ashley Romanias Takes Over As OFCCP Director
The Trump Administration has quietly installed a new Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. While there is
FTC Seeks Public Input On Noncompete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a “Request for Information Regarding Employer Noncompete Agreements” to help it understand the prevalence
First 2025 Regulatory Agenda Confirms Policy Shifts But Includes Few Surprises
The Administration has published the first regulatory agenda of President Trump’s second term. The semi-annual agenda includes the following items
Senate Confirms Andrea Lucas to Second Term on EEOC
On July 21, the U.S. Senate confirmed Andrea Lucas to a second term on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, extending
2025 VETS-4212 Filing Season To Start August 1, Deadline September 30
The 2025 filing season for the annual VETS-4212 report opens August 1, the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training
Revived PAID Program Offers Relief for Employers Self-Reporting Potential FLSA and FMLA Violations
DOL’s Wage and Hour Division is bringing back an updated version of the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. The
Edlow Takes Helm at USCIS, Signals Tough Enforcement Stance
Now that President Trump’s nominee, Joseph Edlow, has been confirmed as the director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS
DOL Proposes Rescission of Apprenticeship Affirmative Action Obligations
The Department of Labor has proposed a rule to rescind affirmative action and equal employment requirements for registered apprenticeship sponsors. If adopted,